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Culver XPQ-15

The Culver XPQ-15, also known as the XTD3C-1, was an American target drone developed by the Culver Aircraft Company late in World War II.

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Design and development

The XPQ-15 was a low-wing monoplane of conventional design. It was powered by a Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine. Design work began in 1943.

Operational history

Four examples of the XPQ-15 were built for evaluation by the United States Army Air Forces in 1945; two additional aircraft were tested by the United States Navy as the XTD3C-1. No production contract was placed.

Variants

XPQ-15
USAAF variant; four produced.
XTD3C-1
USN variant; two produced, BuNos 29665-29666.

Specifications (XPQ-15)

Data from Parsch

  • Powerplant: 1 × Franklin O-405 opposed piston engine, 200 hp (150 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 220 mph (354 km/h; 191 kn)

    • References

    Culver XPQ-15 Wikipedia
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